Travel

Ritz Carlton Room Block: please register under our Group Code UFAUFAA. You can call Reservations at toll-free 1-800-542-8680, local # 904-277-1100, or you may register online on Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island website. The special group rate, $259 + tax, for single/double occupancy, may be available until January 11th, but please register early since the hotel will sell out because of the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Flights: Lorraine Travel Bureau, Inc. has been selected as the official travel agency for the symposium. Lorraine Travel is offering special meeting fares on round-trip travel to the symposium. Symposium participants may obtain further details on discounted airfares by calling Chanel Cerqueira at 800-666-8911, ext 3101, or by email at chanel@lorrainetravel.com. Please be sure to mention UF & ASBD’s Multidisciplinary Symposium on Breast Disease.

Driving Directions: The drive to Amelia Island, 27 miles from the Jacksonville International Airport, takes approximately 35-40 minutes.  From the airport, take 1-95 N to exit 373 (FL 200/SR A1A), turn right towards Yulee/Amelia Isl/Fernandina Beach and continue for 11 miles; then, take a right onto Amelia Island Pkwy (0.1 miles past Gateway Blvd). Stay on Amelia Island Pkwy for approx. 3.6 mi. The Ritz Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, will be on the left, just past Regatta Dr.

DIRECTIONS TO RITZ CARLTON – Additional

 Ground Transportation: Information on individual or group transportation options will be posted soon.

Location: Amelia Island, with the historic, picturesque town of Fernandina Beach, is a hidden pearl at the tip of the South’s barrier islands. Surrounded by waters teeming with fish, this deepwater port is still home to one of America’s first shrimp fleets. The tranquil beauty of gnarled oaks and heron-guarded ponds flank some of America’s top-rated fairways. Picturesque shops are a treasure-trove of antiques and fashion. Fine restaurants bring the sea’s fresh harvest and other gourmet delights to your table. Ride a horse on the beach, work out on the tennis court, then enjoy indigo waters that invite sailing, surfing and angling.

We hope you can extend your stay and enjoy Amelia Island. The Tourist Development Council has a Plan Your Vacation section under http://www.ameliaisland.com/ where you can select dining and activities in the area; information on Memorable Offer Value Cards to obtain discounts from participating merchants..